Ready to do business?

The help you need to succeed

Welcome to Ards and North Down Borough Council's Economic Development department.

So you’re thinking of starting a business or developing an existing one? Whatever you’re doing it’s vital to be well prepared and informed. This web site is your primary online business resource, with a comprehensive range of support, information and tailored tools to help you to navigate the steps to starting, managing and growing your own business.

Helping you to start: find out what it takes to make your business dream a reality with advice on key elements such as your business plan, location and funding.

Helping you to manage: advice on how to keep legally compliant, finance your business and develop your market

Helping you to grow: discover the help available to assist you in staff recruitment, managing your marketing, growing through acquisition and more.